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Radiotherapy: Five things to know about radiation therapy

With one in two people likely to develop some form of cancer in their lifetimes, it’s likely you’ve heard of treatments such as radiotherapy. But what is radiotherapy and how does it work? Keisha Robinson, CCL’s Head of Radiotherapy and Quality explains. ‘High-energy particles to destroy cancer cells’ Radiotherapy is the use of high-energy particles […]

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Date: 09/12/2020

Returning to exercise: how to avoid injury in ‘the new normal’

For many people, exercise has become a source of stress relief in tough times, helping them to stay fit and take a break from the tedium of lockdown life. However, with a marked increase in the number of people suffering common sports and exercise-related injuries, it’s important to consider ways to exercise safely. Dr James […]

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Date: 08/12/2020

Parkside Hospital celebrates 100th operation using Mako robot

There were celebrations at Parkside this week to mark the 100th operation using the ground-breaking Stryker Mako robotic arm. Our team has been utilising the Stryker Mako robotic arm to help carry out joint replacement surgery. The Mako robot allows the team to undertake hip and knee surgeries using a state-of-the-art method, which allows patients […]

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Date: 26/11/2020